The best towns for remote workers in America
The 50 ZIP codes in the U.S. that score best for working from home: reliable home internet, plenty of neighbors who work remotely, homes that are affordable for local incomes, walkable errands and low natural hazard risk. Harvard, MA (01451) scores 100 out of 100.
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Top 50
| # | Town | ZIP code | Score (0–100) | Homes with broadband | Work from home | Walkability | Price-to-income | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harvard, MA | 01451 | 100 | 96% | 46% | 6.4 | 4.0× | $856,200 |
| 2 | Bolton, MA | 01740 | 100 | 99% | 41% | 6.1 | 3.9× | $796,000 |
| 3 | Lexington, MA | 02420 | 100 | 98% | 35% | 12.2 | 4.9× | $1,200,300 |
| 4 | Lexington, MA | 02421 | 100 | 98% | 38% | 13.5 | 5.3× | $1,205,700 |
| 5 | Newton Highlands, MA | 02461 | 100 | 98% | 36% | 15.7 | 5.6× | $1,255,400 |
| 6 | Marlborough, CT | 06447 | 100 | 98% | 33% | 6.9 | 2.7× | $379,100 |
| 7 | Westport, CT | 06880 | 100 | 99% | 41% | 9.2 | 5.6× | $1,402,100 |
| 8 | Weston, CT | 06883 | 100 | 97% | 45% | 5.1 | 4.0× | $996,700 |
| 9 | Glen Ridge, NJ | 07028 | 100 | 98% | 34% | 12.6 | 3.4× | $833,600 |
| 10 | Montclair, NJ | 07043 | 100 | 98% | 43% | 13.2 | 3.9× | $975,200 |
| 11 | Jersey City, NJ | 07310 | 100 | 98% | 40% | 14.2 | 4.6× | $844,400 |
| 12 | Allendale, NJ | 07401 | 100 | 98% | 35% | 12.2 | 4.9× | $782,700 |
| 13 | Oradell, NJ | 07649 | 100 | 99% | 37% | 12.5 | 3.3× | $737,800 |
| 14 | Princeton Junction, NJ | 08550 | 100 | 99% | 42% | 7.1 | 3.6× | $807,200 |
| 15 | Irvington, NY | 10533 | 100 | 100% | 39% | 12.3 | 5.0× | $874,400 |
| 16 | Long Island City, NY | 11109 | 100 | 97% | 29% | 16.3 | 2.6× | $525,300 |
| 17 | Pittsburgh, PA | 15211 | 100 | 95% | 24% | 15.2 | 2.8× | $219,900 |
| 18 | Pittsburgh, PA | 15228 | 100 | 95% | 31% | 12.4 | 3.1× | $383,700 |
| 19 | Merion Station, PA | 19066 | 100 | 97% | 40% | 13.7 | 3.5× | $879,700 |
| 20 | Narberth, PA | 19072 | 100 | 98% | 41% | 13.9 | 4.8× | $819,700 |
| 21 | Philadelphia, PA | 19102 | 100 | 97% | 33% | 17.4 | 4.7× | $479,000 |
| 22 | Philadelphia, PA | 19106 | 100 | 97% | 38% | 18.6 | 4.3× | $517,900 |
| 23 | Paoli, PA | 19301 | 100 | 96% | 37% | 12.6 | 3.3× | $550,100 |
| 24 | Chester Springs, PA | 19425 | 100 | 99% | 40% | 8.0 | 3.1× | $656,700 |
| 25 | Ashburn, VA | 20148 | 100 | 98% | 44% | 7.7 | 3.7× | $873,700 |
| 26 | Reston, VA | 20194 | 100 | 99% | 41% | 11.4 | 4.8× | $827,100 |
| 27 | Bethesda, MD | 20816 | 100 | 98% | 37% | 14.0 | 5.2× | $1,217,200 |
| 28 | Vienna, VA | 22182 | 100 | 99% | 42% | 10.8 | 5.5× | $1,125,900 |
| 29 | Arlington, VA | 22201 | 100 | 97% | 38% | 15.3 | 5.4× | $781,600 |
| 30 | Alexandria, VA | 22301 | 100 | 99% | 38% | 15.4 | 5.3× | $1,027,900 |
| 31 | Alexandria, VA | 22310 | 100 | 98% | 35% | 11.8 | 4.0× | $659,700 |
| 32 | Alexandria, VA | 22315 | 100 | 98% | 37% | 12.8 | 3.9× | $618,100 |
| 33 | Charlotte, NC | 28202 | 100 | 93% | 37% | 17.0 | 4.2× | $443,500 |
| 34 | Charlotte, NC | 28262 | 100 | 95% | 50% | 10.4 | 5.0× | $346,600 |
| 35 | Alpharetta, GA | 30004 | 100 | 99% | 39% | 9.2 | 4.2× | $657,700 |
| 36 | Alpharetta, GA | 30005 | 100 | 99% | 36% | 9.0 | 3.6× | $636,300 |
| 37 | Atlanta, GA | 30307 | 100 | 98% | 37% | 14.2 | 5.2× | $727,200 |
| 38 | Atlanta, GA | 30308 | 100 | 92% | 38% | 16.2 | 4.6× | $390,200 |
| 39 | Atlanta, GA | 30309 | 100 | 96% | 35% | 14.4 | 3.8× | $432,300 |
| 40 | Atlanta, GA | 30338 | 100 | 98% | 37% | 12.7 | 4.5× | $611,300 |
| 41 | Miami, FL | 33131 | 100 | 94% | 34% | 16.8 | 4.5× | $655,100 |
| 42 | Minneapolis, MN | 55419 | 100 | 96% | 39% | 14.5 | 3.3× | $495,000 |
| 43 | Flossmoor, IL | 60422 | 100 | 98% | 35% | 10.6 | 2.6× | $343,600 |
| 44 | Aurora, IL | 60502 | 100 | 97% | 32% | 9.5 | 2.6× | $412,300 |
| 45 | Hinsdale, IL | 60521 | 100 | 98% | 33% | 11.1 | 4.1× | $1,032,800 |
| 46 | Chicago, IL | 60622 | 100 | 96% | 38% | 15.6 | 4.7× | $638,100 |
| 47 | Chicago, IL | 60661 | 100 | 96% | 38% | 16.1 | 3.1× | $392,900 |
| 48 | Frisco, TX | 75033 | 100 | 98% | 41% | — | 3.7× | $652,100 |
| 49 | Frisco, TX | 75036 | 100 | 98% | 42% | — | 3.7× | $564,500 |
| 50 | Austin, TX | 78701 | 100 | 93% | 46% | 17.7 | 4.5× | $722,400 |
How we rank
Our remote-work score combines five things, each compared across every U.S. ZIP code with at least 5,000 residents: the share of homes with broadband internet (weighted most), the share of workers who already work from home, walkability (the EPA index), home prices compared with local incomes, and natural hazard risk (FEMA). The result is a percentile: a score of 90 beats 90% of ZIP codes nationwide.
Broadband here means households with any high-speed service. Speeds vary by provider and street, so check providers for a specific address before you buy.
Questions
What is the best town for remote workers in America?
Harvard, MA (01451) scores highest (100 out of 100) on our combination of broadband, work-from-home share, walkability, affordability and hazard risk.
How should I check internet at a specific home?
Look up the address on the FCC National Broadband Map and call the providers listed. Ask the sellers which provider they use and what speeds they actually get.
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* The Census Bureau doesn’t publish exact figures above $250,000 for household income, $2,000,000 for home values or $3,500 for monthly rent; it reports them as “or more.”
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates; FEMA National Risk Index (not endorsed by FEMA); U.S. EPA National Walkability Index; Redfin (price per square foot); HUD FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents. Town names: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0).